Train 8
Active · Russian · Alexandria → Cairo
Train 8 Station Schedule
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
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| Alexandria | — | 5:10 AM | |
| Sidi Gaber | 5:22 AM | 5:23 AM | |
| Kafr Dawar | 5:44 AM | 5:45 AM | |
| Abo Homos | 6:00 AM | 6:01 AM | |
| Damanhour | 6:14 AM | 6:19 AM | |
| Itay Barud | 6:38 AM | 6:39 AM | |
| Tawfiqiah | 6:50 AM | 6:51 AM | |
| Kafr Zayat | 7:01 AM | 7:02 AM | |
| Tanta | 7:33 AM | 7:39 AM | |
| Berket Saba | 7:56 AM | 7:57 AM | |
| Quesna | 8:08 AM | 8:09 AM | |
| Banha | 8:22 AM | 8:23 AM | |
| Toukh | 8:35 AM | 8:36 AM | |
| Qaha | 8:45 AM | 8:46 AM | |
| Shobra Khemah | 9:02 AM | 9:03 AM | |
| Cairo | 9:15 AM | — |
Train 8 Photos & Services
Train 8 Services
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Wide Seats
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Luggage
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Restroom
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No Smoking
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Ventilation
FAQ — Train 8
Train 8 Overview
Train 8 is a Russian service operating on the Alexandria — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 16 stations departing at 5:10 AM and arriving at 9:15 AM. Total journey time is 4 hours and 5 minutes covering 208 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 8?
Train 8 Russian stops at 16 stations on the Alexandria — Cairo route:
Alexandria — Sidi Gaber — Kafr Dawar — Abo Homos — Damanhour — Itay Barud — Tawfiqiah — Kafr Zayat — Tanta — Berket Saba — Quesna — Banha — Toukh — Qaha — Shobra Khemah — Cairo
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 8?
Train 8 route starts from Alexandria and ends at Cairo covering a total distance of 208 kilometers. It is a Russian train with a total journey time of 4 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the schedule of Train 8?
Train 8 departs from Alexandria at 5:10 AM and arrives at Cairo at 9:15 AM. Total journey time is 4 hours and 5 minutes. Check the station schedule above for details.
What is the ticket price for Train 8?
Train 8 ticket prices from Alexandria to Cairo range from 55 EGP to 55 EGP depending on the seat class:
- Third Class (Fan): 55 EGP
How do I book a ticket for Train 8?
You can book a ticket for Train 8 (Russian) in four ways:
- Ticket counter at any station along the route
- Official website enr.gov.eg
- ENR mobile app
- Fawry payment outlets across Egypt
For inquiries, call the 24/7 hotline 1661.